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Why Rush? Stay Longer, See More!
YOUR NATURAL HERITAGE
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
A POCKET GUIDE TO CAMPS IN THE
MAIN RESTCAMPS
Berg-en-Dal: +27 (0)13 735 6106/7
Crocodile Bridge: +27 (0)13 735 6012
Letaba: +27 (0)13 735 6636
Lower Sabie: +27 (0)13 735 6056/7
Mopani: +27 (0)13 735 6535/6
Olifants: +27 (0)13 735 6606
Orpen: +27 (0)13 735 6355
Pretoriuskop: +27 (0)13 735 5128/32
Punda Maria: +27 (0)13 735 6873
Satara: +27 (0)13 735 6306/7
Shingwedzi: +27 (0)13 735 6806/7
Skukuza: +27 (0)13 735 4152
Bateleur: +27 (0)13 735 6843
Biyamiti: +27 (0)13 735 6171
Shimuwini: +27 (0)13 735 6683
Sirheni: +27 (0)13 735 6860
Talamati: +27 (0)13 735 6343
BUSHVELD CAMPS
BATELEURThis delightful camp is situated on the banks of the Mashokwe Spruit
approximately 40 km south west of Shingwedzi in the beautiful
northern Mopane/ Woodland savannah of the Kruger National Park.
Bateleur, being the oldest and the smallest of the bushveld camps,
offers a unique atmosphere and superb game viewing. One of the
many features Bateleur offers is a game-viewing hide that overlooks
a waterhole just outside the camp. Two dams, Silwervis and
Rooibosrand, are within close range of the camp and are restricted
to the residents of Bateleur.
ACCOMMODATION
GUEST COTTAGES: 7 fully equipped cottages, which are serviced
every day. Many of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and
each bedroom is either air-conditioned or has a ceiling fan.
All accommodation units are serviced daily and supplied with bedding,
towels and soap. Each unit has its own barbecue facilities and
wood can be bought from the mini shop. Each unit also has its
own electricity points and TVs that broadcast SABC 1,2,3 and E-TV.
ACTIVITIES
THINGS TO SEEK
1. Bateleur Eagle
2. Leopard
3. Hippo
4. Impala
5. Blue Wildebeest
Bateleur
BERG-EN-DALBerg-en-Dal is situated on the bank of the Matjulu Spruit with a view
of softly undulating hills to the east. On the northern and southern
sides dry riverbeds and a dam border the camp. There are large trees
along the streams and dry riverbeds. Special care has been taken to
preserve the natural vegetation on the site.
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPSITES: Tent or caravan sites with power point; communal
ablutions and cooking facilities; maximum of 6 persons per site.
BUNGALOWS: There are 3 bedded rooms equipped with hotplate,
air condit ioning, sinks, kitchenette with utensils, toilet,
shower, basin, perimeter and non perimeter units.
There is 1 paraplegic unit.
FAMILY COTTAGES: 6 bed units, separate toilet shower and bath,
basin, kitchen, dining room/ lounge, perimeter and non perimeter.
2 x paraplegic family cottages, with 1 shower and some with 1 bath.
J LE ROUX AND RHINO GUEST HOUSES: J Le Roux sleeps 6 and
Rhino sleeps 8.
ACTIVITIES
THINGS TO SEEK
1. White Rhino
2. Klipspringer
3. Leopard
4. Scarlet-chested Sunbird
5. Heuglin’s Robin
BIYAMITIOn the banks of the Mbiyamiti river, hidden by delagoa thickets,
nestles one of the most beautiful bush camps in the Kruger National
Park. Biyamiti camp is ideally situated between huge wild fig and
jackalberry trees with vast numbers of other fauna and flora species
in abundance. The area is a game spotter’s dream come true.
ACCOMMODATION
GUEST COTTAGES: Ten 2-Bedroom units. Both bedrooms have ceiling
fans; one has 3 single beds, and the other 2 single beds.
One bedroom has a bathroom en-suite, there is a separate toilet,
shower and wash basin. The kitchen has a gas stove (with oven),
fridge/ freezer combination, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and
cutlery. The dining room has a veranda.
COTTAGES: Five 1-Bedroom units. The bedroom contains two single
beds and has a ceiling fan. There are two bench-beds in the living
room with a ceiling fan. The bathroom has a bath, shower, toilet and
wash basin and interleading doors to the bedroom and living room.
Meals can be taken on the open veranda.
CROCODILE BRIDGEThis small and delightful camp is situated in the Southeastern corner
of Kruger, on the northern bank of the Crocodile River, from which it
derives its name. The game viewing area is known as the
‘Southern Circle’ and is renowned for its concentration of different
prides of lion with different hunting techniques and behaviour.
It is home to a larger percentage of the Kruger National Park’s total
rhino population.
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING SITES: The campsite consists of twenty electrified stands
with movable braai grids. A sparkling camp kitchen with 24-hour
boiling water, electric hotplates and washing up facilities forms part
o f the ameni t ies prov ided (wi th wheelcha i r access) .
BUNGALOWS: There are twenty two 2 or 3-bed bungalows in
the camp.
SAFARI TENTS: There are also eight 2-bed safari tents in
the camp.
LETABAThe idyllic Letaba main rest camp is situated on a sweeping bend
of the Letaba River. The name means “river of sand” and the sandy
riverbed is an excellent location for game viewing, particularly elephants,
which thrive in the area. Letaba is a green oasis in the surrounding
mopane veld, and remains a firm favourite with visitors. At night the
owls, frogs, fruit bats, crickets and cicadas create a symphony of sound
that compliments the breathtaking expanse of stars.
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPSITES: Tent or caravan sites, with power point, communal
ablutions and cooking facilities, maximum of 6 persons per site.
HUTS: 3 bed round rooms with communal ablution and kitchen.
BUNGALOWS: 2 or 3 bedded rooms. Equipped with ablutions, air-
conditioning, some have both hotplates and sinks.
GUEST COTTAGES: 6 bed units, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and dining
room/ lounge, riverside view.
SAFARI TENTS: 2 or 4 bed permanent canvas tents, communal
ablutions and cooking facilities, fridge.
MELVILLE AND FISH EAGLE GUEST HOUSES: Melville sleeps 8 and
has an exclusive riverside view. Fish Eagle sleeps 9 and has a bird
hide.
LOWER SABIELower Sabie graces the banks of the Sabie River. Visitors cannot help
but feel soothed by the view towards the river and the Lebombo
mountains beyond, across expansive green lawns, shaded from the
relentless African sun by majestic Sycamore Fig, Marula and Natal
Mahogany trees. In this rest camp, the bounty and plenitude of nature
are very evident, eloquently symbolised by the most conspicuous of
its numerous trees, which provides generously for the livelihood of
many birds and insects.
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPSITES: Tent or caravan sites, with power point, communal
ablutions and cooking facilities, maximum of 6 persons per site.
HUTS: 3 bed round rooms with communal ablutions and kitchen.
BUNGALOWS: 2 or 3 bed round rooms. Equipped with ablutions, air-
conditioning, some have both hotplates and sinks.
GUEST COTTAGES: Steenbok and Moffet - 4 bed units, 2 bathrooms,
kitchen and dining room/ lounge, riverside view.
SAFARI TENTS: 2-bed units fully equipped.
KEARTLAND GUEST HOUSE: 7-bed unit.
ACTIVITIES
THINGS TO SEEK
1. White Rhino
2. Hippopotamus
3. Lion
4. Goliath Heron
5. Giant Kingfisher
MOPANIOn the banks of the Pioneer Dam in the world renowned Kruger
National Park, lies its best kept secret: a unique tranquil and stylish
restcamp nestled amongst the koppies with Mopani trees and a huge
gnarled old baobab tree in the heart of the camp.
ACCOMMODATION
BUNGALOWS: 4 beds (one twin-bedded room; bunk bed in alcove for
two children; one bathroom); veranda with kitchenette; outside braai
(barbecue) facilities.
COTTAGES: 4 beds (one twin-bedded en-suite bedroom; two sleeper
couches in lounge with en-suite bathroom); veranda with kitchenette;
outside braai (barbeque) facilities.
GUEST COTTAGES: 6 beds (three twin-bedded bedrooms; one bedroom
en suite); additional bathroom; kitchen-lounge-dining room; veranda
with braai (barbeque) facilities.
XANATSENI GUEST HOUSE: 8 beds (four twin-bedded rooms all en-
suite; one bedroom is wheelchair friendly); lounge-dining room and
kitchen separate; veranda with view of dam; outside braai (barbecue)
facilities.
SHIPANDANE-SLEEP-OVER-HIDE: 6 beds; Rustic bird hide which
converts into sleeping unit at night.
TSENDZE RUSTIC CAMP SITE: 34 camp sites without electricity.
ACTIVITIES
THINGS TO SEEK
1. Hippopotamus
2. Waterbuck
3. Tsessebe
4. African Fish Eagle
5. Mopani Trees
OLIFANTSGuests that vist Olifants will be exposed to an unforgettable window
on Africa. The camp is situated atop a hill which towers several
hundred feet over the Olifants river. Views from the lookout platforms
allow one to see the river below, just as a soaring eagle would survey
it, hunting from the skies.
ACCOMMODATION
BUNGALOWS: 2, 3 or 4-bedded rooms; equipped with ablutions
(most with showers, but some with baths); air-conditioning; some
have kitchenettes while others have communal ablutions; some are
located on the perimeter edge with a wonderful vista of the river
below.
GUEST COTTAGES: 4-bed, 2-bed rooms.
GUEST HOUSES: Nshawu and Lebombo – 8-bed exclusive view and
location; fully equipped four 2-bed bedrooms (ask if you would like
a double bed); en-suite bathrooms; kitchen; lounge-dining room;
several lookout decks and television.
ORPENOrpen rest camp is situated in the central region of the Kruger National
Park, about 500 km from Gauteng. Orpen can be accessed via a few
different routes namely Orpen and Phalaborwa Gates. The accessed
roads are all in good conditions with the main roads all being National
roads. Orpen Restcamp itself is one of the small and beautiful camps
in the Kruger. The nearest gate is Orpen Gate. It is 500m from the
main camp.
ACCOMMODATION
BUNGALOWS: There are 12, 2-bed units all with shower and toilets
en suite, and have their kitchenettes. Utensils are supplied in all the
bungalows.
FAMILY COTTAGE: There are 3 units. These rooms have up market
décor and are equipped with full kitchen utensils and a fridge.
ACTIVITIES
THINGS TO SEEK
1. Lion
2. Black-backed Jackal
3. Blue Wildebeest
4. White-backed Vulture
5. Lesser Black-winged Plover
PRETORIUSKOPThe impressive granite dome known as “Shabeni hill” is not far from
the Pretoriuskop Rest Camp, which is found in the south-western
corner of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. It is immediately
apparent to any visitor that Pretoriuskop, Kruger oldest restcamp, is
unlike any other restcamp in the Kruger National Park. Brilliant red
trees adorn Kruger like surroundings, pre-dating the decision to make
exclusive use of indigenous plants in laying out rest camp gardens.
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPSITES: Tent or caravan sites with power point; communal ablutions
and cooking facil it ies; maximum of 6 persons per site.
HUTS: 2 to 6-beds, some with fan only and others with air-con and
fridge.
BUNGALOWS: 2 or 3-bed round rooms equipped with ablutions; air-
conditioning; some have both hotplates and sinks; option of kitchenette
or communal kitchen.
GUEST COTTAGES: 2 bedrooms, each with 1 double and 2 single beds.
FAMILY COTTAGES: 4, 6-bed (with 7 double beds)
GUEST HOUSE: Pierre Joubert 16-bed (8 bed + bench beds); Doherty
Bryant 9-bed (with 3 double beds); Boma 9 sleeper accommodation
(3 units, each with a double bed and a single bed).
ACTIVITIES
THINGS TO SEEK
1. Sable Antelope
2. Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest
3. Black Rhino
4. Kudu
5. Brown-headed Parrot
PUNDA MARIAPunda Maria, a unique small camp with a historical atmosphere can
be found in the northernmost part of the Kruger National Park, in the
Sandveld region, which is often portrayed as the botanical garden of
Kruger. A wide variety of plants and wildlife are to be seen here and
the area boasts some of the best birding in Kruger.
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPSITES: Tent or caravan sites with power point; communal
ablutions and cooking facilities; maximum of 6 persons per site.
HUTS: 3-bed round rooms with communal ablutions and kitchen.
BUNGALOWS: 2 or 3-bed round rooms; equipped with ablutions
(most with showers; some with baths); air-conditioning. All have
sinks; some have hotplates too. You have a choice of kitchenette or
communal kitchen and more over; with or without riverside view.
GUEST COTTAGE: 6-bed units; 2 bathrooms; kitchen and dining room/
lounge; riverside view.
SAFARI TENTS: 2 or 4 bed permanent canvas tents; communal
ablutions and cooking facilities with fridge.
SATARASatara is a busy camp, and not without reason. It is situated in an
excellent game viewing area, with the bush relatively open and the
animals plentiful and diverse. The camp itself has a rustic charm,
with the bulk of the accommodation set out in a series of circles.
The camp is well wooded and the bird-life is prolific. At night the
clink of fruit bats is fused with the chirping of cicadas and crickets.
The calls of owls and nightjars add to the symphony that is punctuated
intermittently by the whoop of hyena, the screech of jackal and the
awe call of the lion.
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPSITES: Tent or caravan sites with power point; communal
ablutions and cooking facilities; maximum of 6 persons per site.
BUNGALOWS: 2 or 3-bed rooms; equipped with ablutions; most with
showers; air-conditioning; some have hotplates and sinks, some with
sinks only. All have fridges.
GUEST COTTAGES: 6 and 5-bed
GUEST HOUSES: RUDY FRANKEL - 10-beds, STANLEY - 9-beds and
WELLS - 6-beds.
ACTIVITIES
THINGS TO SEEK
1. Red-billed Buffalo Weaver
2. Lion
3. Giraffe
4. Blue Wildebeest
5. Honey Badger
SHIMUWINIDeriving its name from the Shangaan word meaning “Place of the
Boabab”, the camp, found in the northern region of Kruger, is aptly
named because of these trees lining the Letaba River. The remote
hills in the west are rich in pre-historic artefacts, while the Lebombo
Mountains form a grand natural boundary to the east.
ACCOMMODATION
GUEST COTTAGES: Nine 2-bedroom units - both bedrooms have
ceiling fans and 3 and 2 single beds respectively. One bedroom has
a bathroom-en-suite. There is also a separate shower, toilet and
washbasin. The kitchen has the basic utensils, and the dining room
is on an open veranda.
COTTAGES: Five 1-bedroom units: 2 single beds and ceiling fan;
bathrooms have a bath, toilet and washbasin and interleading doors
to the bedroom/ living room. The kitchen and dining room is an
open veranda and has all the basic utensils, except an oven.
GUEST COTTAGE: One 3 -beroom unit: 2 single beds and a ceiling
fan, as well as an en-suite bathroom with bath and toilet. An outside,
private shower is available The kitchen consists of the basic utensils
and the outside dining room is on a large, partly enclosed veranda.
SHINGWEDZISituated in the northern part of the Kruger National Park in the heart
of mopane country, this camp offers the visitors the chance to spot
waterbuck, nyala, kudu and elephant. With a back to nature feel about
it, this beautiful and rustic camp, which is untouched by modern
technology, will definitely leave a lasting impression with its aesthetic
tranquillity.
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPSITES: Tent or caravan sites with power point; communal
ablutions and cooking facilities; maximum of 6 persons per site.
HUTS: 3-bed round rooms with communal ablutions and kitchen.
BUNGALOWS: 2 or 3-bed round rooms, equipped with ablutions
(most with showers; some with baths) and air-conditioning. All have
sinks, some have hotplates too. You have a choice of kitchenette or
communal kitchen and more over.
COTTAGE: One 4-bed unit; 2 bathrooms; kitchen and dining room/
lounge; 1 double bed.
GUEST HOUSE: 7 bedded rentmeester guest house, fully equipped,
river view.
ACTIVITIES
THINGS TO SEEK
1. Giant Eagle Owl
2. Elephant
3. African Rock Python
4. Spotted Hyena
5. Green Pigeon
SIRHENISirheni Bush camp nestles on the edge of the Kruger National Park’s
northern plains within the Mopane Veld of the region. The Sirheni
Dam, on the Mphongolo River, lies next to the camp. A hide on
the perimeter fence overlooks the dam and a wide variety of
the game and birds are attracted to it. Visitors have been awakened
to the sounds of lion and hyena, as there are often kills at the dam.
Sirheni has a resident leopard that is seen on a regular basis,
often coming down to drink at the dam. Sirheni is a Tsonga
word meaning cemetery, since the site of the camp is near a type of
elephant graveyard.
ACCOMMODATION
GUEST COTTAGES: Ten 4-6 sleeper units, one consists of 4 single
beds and two bench beds. These have 2 bedrooms of which 9 consists
of one bedroom with a double bed with en-suite bedroom.
COTTAGES: Five 4-sleeper units with 2 single beds and a separate
shower with a toilet, a lounge with two bench beds, a fully equipped
kitchen and an outside roofed veranda.
SKUKUZASkukuza is the Kruger National Park’s largest rest camp and
administrative headquarters. It is situated on the southern banks of
the Sabie River. The camp is well foliaged and there are some lofty
trees along the river’s edge. Activities and facilities are diverse, as
are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the
surrounding areas.
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING AND CAVARAN SITES
BUNGALOWS
LUXURY RIVERSIDE BUNGALOWS
FAMILY COTTAGES AND GUEST COTTAGES
SAFARI TENTS
GUEST HOUSES
Skukuza’s accommodation caters to a variety of guest requirements.
For more information contact central reservations or log on to our
website: www.sanparks.org
ACTIVITIES
THINGS TO SEEK
1. Fruit Bat
2. Thick-tailed Bush Baby
3. Warthog
4. Spotted Hyena
5. Purple-crested Lourie
TALAMATITalamati is a Xitsonga word meaning “Lots of Water”. Yet despite
the meaning of the name, the river is actually dry. The clay soil,
however, acts as a giant sponge holding a vast reservoir of
underground water that keeps the vegetation lush all year round.
Talamati Camp is situated in a large open valley, affording superb
game viewing opportunities. The luxuriant grassveld in the area
attracts large herbs of grazers, ensuring that predators never lurk too
far behind.
ACCOMMODATION
COTTAGES: Eleven 2-bed units. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans; one
has 3 single beds, and the other 2. One bedroom has a bathroom en-
suite (bath, toilet and washbasin), there is a separate toilet and a separate
shower and washbasin. The kitchen has a gas stove (with oven),
refrigerator, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. The dining room
is an open veranda.
GUEST COTTAGES: Four 1-bed units. The bedroom has two single beds
and a ceiling fan. There are two bench-beds in the living room and a
ceiling fan. The bathroom has a bath, toilet and washbasin and interleading
doors to the bedroom and living room. The kitchen/ dining room is an
open veranda and has a two-plate gas stove (without oven), sink,
refrigerator, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.
WARNINGS
Please ensure that your stay is happy and safe by taking note of a few simplewarnings. You will be sharing your stay with many exciting and unusualcreatures, but without knowledge some of them could be dangerous.
GENERAL RULES
Kruger National Park caters to
a variety of guest requirements.
For more information contact
central reservations or log on to
our website: www.sanparks.org
Please Note:
All Emergency Road Services
are from Skukuza
KRUGERNATIONAL
PARK
FACILITIES
Please Note:
The Mini Shop only
stocks basic items;
such as braai stuff,
ice and Telkom phone
cards. There are NO
soft drinks or food
available from these
shops. All bookings as
well as further details
for act iv i t ies and
facilities are available
from reception.
Auto Bank
Berg-en-Dal
Biyamiti
Crocodile Bridge
Letaba
Lower Sabie
Mopani
Olifants
Orpen
Pretoriuskop
Punda Maria
Satara
Shimuwini
Shingwedzi
Sirheni
Skukuza
Talamati
Bateleur
Basic First Aid
Bird Hide
Cafeteria
Communal Ablution Block
Communal Braai Area
Communal Freezer
Communal Kitchen
Conference Facilities
Main Rest Camp
Bushveld Camp
DSTV
Electricity for Appliances
Game Hide
Garage
Information at Reception
Ladies Bar
Laundromat
Look Out Point
Mini Shop
Personal Braai Area
Petrol Station
Picnic Site
Post Box
Public Telephone
Restaurant
Shop
SOS Road Services
Television
Wheelchair Access
CODE OF “GOOD GAME VIEWING” PRACTICE
1. Good Single Lane Bridges
When crossing single lane bridges or crossing points, your vehicle must come
to a standstill in cases where there is a vehicle trying to cross the same point
from the opposite direction.
2. Game Sighting - Congestions
In the case where there is a sighting with many cars causing congestion, the
lane opposite (furthest away) the side of the game or object/ s being viewing,
may not be blocked by stationary vehicles. This lane must be kept open for
those that wish to pass the sighting. Please do not park diagonally, especially
in the driving lanes.
3. Game Sightings - General
For game viewing, please park on this side of the road that the game is located
as this will prevent cars from passing between the viewing vehicle and the
object you are watching.
4. Be careful when passing animals or birds close to the road
- they could be alarmed by your approach and run into the road.
If you must walk around at night please DO NOT DO SO WITHOUT A TORCH.
REMEMBER BY FEEDING ANY WILDLIFE YOU ARE SIGNING THEIR DEATH
WARRANT, AS THEY BECOME AGGRESSIVE.
Please ensure that your stay is happy and safe by taking note of a few simple
warnings. You will be sharing your stay with many exciting and unusual
creatures, PLEASE TREAT THEM WITH CAUTION.
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKSCONTACTS
Central Reservations 012� 428 9111 012� 343 0905
Addo Elephant 042� 233 8600 042� 233 8643
Agulhas 028� 435 6078 028� 435 6225
Augrabies Falls 054� 452 9200 054� 451 5003
|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier 027� 831 1506 027� 831 1175
Bontebok 028� 514 2735 028� 514 2646
Camdeboo 049� 892 3453 049� 892 4252
Golden Gate Highlands 058� 255 0012 058� 255 0022
Karoo 023� 415 2828 023� 415 1671
Kgalagadi Transfrontier 054� 561 2000 054� 561 2005
Knysna 044� 382 2095 044� 382 5801
Kruger 013� 735 4000 013� 735 4051
Mapungubwe 015� 534 2014 015� 534 2014
Marakele 014� 777 6928/9/30/31 014� 777 1866
Mokala 053� 204 8000/1/2 053� 204 8003
Mountain Zebra 048� 881 2427 048� 881 3943
Namaqua 027� 672 1948 027� 672 1015
Table Mountain 021� 701 8692 021� 701 8773
Tankwa Karoo 027� 341 2389 027� 341 2814
Tsitsikamma 042� 281 1607 042� 281 1629
West Coast 022� 772 2144 022� 772 2607
Wilderness 044� 877 1197 044� 877 0366
PARK TEL. NO. FAX
Central Reservations:Tel: +27 (0)12 428 9111Fax: +27 (0)12 343 0905
E-mail: [email protected]
Travel Trade:Tel: +27 (0)12 426 5025Fax: +27 (0)12 343 2006
E-mail: [email protected]
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